$450,000
SOLD NOV 12, 2021

931 Forest Ave Birmingham, MI 48009

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,039 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$221 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Harlan Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of May 2024

BIG opportunity to own while you can in Birmingham's popular Triangle District. Walkable to retail, library, gourmet take-out, local brewery & more. EZ bike ride to Derby & Roeper schools. Charm & character best describes this colonial w/original hardwood flooring, 9-foot ceilings, built-in cabinetry. Re-think "this old house" with your contemporary lifestyle - a media room in the old parlor, casual dining or a 1st floor home office. Your dream kitchen is possible ~ so much space and natural light. Total renovation 2nd floor hall bath - pristine! Bedroom #4 is a perfect teen study room or nursery. Large BR closets. Fresh and dry finished basement, hobby room & storage. Quaint, private backyard, deck. 2-car side entrance detached garage. Worry-free new roof (2020) Location + value. Move in before the holidays and make this your home sweet home. BATVAI.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Blair

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham License #6501261454 Listed on: 10/01/2021

@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Pelton

KW Professionals License #6501415832

KW Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x131
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,039 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Snow Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1936227011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,722

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1901
  • State Equalized Value: 218190.0000
  • Foundation Features: Sump Pump
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, High Spd Internet Avail, Programmable Thermostat
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 3044
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 1005
  • Total Sq Ft: 2039
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1005

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 50
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Electricity, Door Opener, Side Entrance, Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x131
  • Parcel Number: 1936227011

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 4994.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 728.0000
  • Total Tax: 5722.0000
  • Taxable Value: 141270.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2024
Closed on
May 20, 2024
Sold by
Martinelli Alicia May and Griffith Kenneth
Bought by
Monforton Nolan
Seller's Agent
Nicole Pelton
KW Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Curry
Signature Sotheby's International Realty Bham
List Price
$785,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$821,155

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,155
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.11%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2021
Closed on
Nov 15, 2021
Sold by
Marsha Gilman
Bought by
Griffith Kenneth and Martinelli Alicia May
Seller's Agent
Patricia Blair
@properties Christie's Int'l R.E. Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Pelton
KW Professionals
List Price
$524,900
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-14.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.71%
Original Mortgage
$427,500
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2005
Sold by
Cendant Mobility Financial Corp
Bought by
Gilman Marsha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2005
Sold by
Krueger Eric L and Krueger Robin H
Bought by
Cendant Mobility Financial Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $785,000 Liberty Title
Warranty Deed $450,000 Equity Title
Warranty Deed $437,500 --
Warranty Deed $437,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $637,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $427,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2024 05/20/24 Sold $785,000 0.0% $389 / Sq Ft
05/05/2024 05/05/24 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2024 05/03/24 For Sale $785,000 +74.4% $389 / Sq Ft
11/12/2021 11/12/21 Sold $450,000 -9.8% $221 / Sq Ft
11/01/2021 11/01/21 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Price Changed $499,000 -4.9% $245 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 For Sale $524,900 -- $257 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,025 $235,620 $0 $0
2023 $7,833 $228,570 $0 $0
2022 $8,936 $231,610 $0 $0
2021 $5,680 $218,190 $0 $0
2020 $5,061 $201,790 $0 $0
2019 $5,727 $199,220 $0 $0
2018 $5,683 $196,270 $0 $0
2017 $5,674 $192,750 $0 $0
2016 $5,684 $185,140 $0 $0
2015 -- $172,360 $0 $0
2014 -- $143,710 $0 $0
2011 -- $119,080 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2210082293

Realcomp

APN: 19-36-227-011